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Griggs courier., 1887-06-24

greatly augmented. Mrs. Arthur. VII.
is about so years Of age, is devoted e
foreign missionary work, and hass6
penchant for presenting elegant outfits
to lady missionaries.
t Mrs. Albert Childs, . beautiful woms
an. is fairly idolized by her servantsl
for whose exclusive benefit she hal
gathered an elegant library.
The wife of Mr.. Reuben Miller, the
steel manufacturer, has canary bird
for which her husband paid $500. Il
was at recent fair for the benefit Of
the Homeopathic hospital that Mr..
Miller bought it, and the birds chief
merit lies in the fact that 1t had been
tenderly reared by a young daughter Of
Bishop Whitehead.
The widow of president 'Tom"
Scott, of the Pennsylvania railroad, re-
sides in Philadelphia, but she was .
Pittsburg girl who earned her own iv-
ing by painting photographs. She was
Miss Annie Riddle before marriage,
and her father was one of the early
editors of the Pittsburg Gazette.
The widow of Thomas, brother Of
Andrew Carnegie, is a daughter Of the
late Mr.. Coleman, who built the Pitts
burg opera-house, the finest theater be-
tween Philadelphia and Cleveland. BE
gave her marriage dowry Of between
$50, 900 and $40, 900, and at his death
left her 100000. She has q wonder
full old mansion on the Isle of Dunge-
ness, off the southern Atlantic coast,
where she spends her winters, and
where, previous to her husbands
death, she entertained hosts of guests.
Two wealthy little women Of Pitts
burg are the Misses Stella Hays and Ir-
win Laughlin. The formeris about IL
years of age, and is one of four heirs to
$5,000,000 left by her grandfather,
Hays, the glass manufacturer. She ID
attending the Ogontz school at Phila1
delphia, which occupies Jay Cooke's
old home. Irwin Laughlin, age 10
years, is an orphan and the sole heiress
to millions. Her parents marriage,
was sad one. Her father was thenl
dying of consumption, and an extend
ed tour of Europe prolonged life for .
brief period only. The wife died Of
grief shortly after the birth of her little
daughter. An interesting fact is that
nearly all the stock of the old and
wealthy Bank of Pittsburg is owned by
ladies.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24
The Wet Blanket.

There are few of us who have not
made the acquaintance of the wet
blanket, and have not experienced its
chilling effects, and suffered infuenzas
and pneumonias from its contact. We
have often received it, no doubt. from
a quarter from which we least expected.
it, and have, it may be, in our turn be. I
slowed it where it was equally unwel-
come. What tendency it has to kill
our little enthusiasms with its frosty
touch. to accent our ignorances, to ar
rest our progress, to annihilate our pet
conceits! She who does not know the
wet blanket is fortunate being. per-
haps, but she lacks this means of de-
velopment and discipline, although
most of us would vastly prefer to re-
main undeveloped and undisciplined
to the end of our days. 1t is not cheer!
ful to be matured by misfortune; one
would rather submit to the natural pro-
cess Of time. The wet blanket renders
us self-conscious and shrinking; it
makes US feel as if we were too insigHi-
ticant, too stupid, to accomplish any
thing serious or serviceable. 1t is
worse than a narcotic for stupefying
the faculties and benumbing the activi- )
ties; one could no more live under itsl
constant application than under that Of
a chronic blister; it is species of torn
ure which, although slight, ends by
paralyzing effort, spontaneity, and
originality. There are instances, howl
ever, where the wet blanket has not
been applied often enough-where it
would be rather remediable than other
wise in counteracting self-sufficiency
and other deep-seated ailments. 1t is
as good as a physic for those whose
stomachs are disordered by too sweet
an opinion of themselves and contempt
for others, or as salicylic acid for the
mentally rheumatic. There are wives
who have become so docile under its
influence that they not only dare not
say their souls are their own, but no
longer believe the fantasy, who never
venture to give an opinion on any sub
ject till they have found out which way
the wind blows, who have had their
intellect eliminated by this dampening
method. Indeed, the wet blanket is
largely used in the domestic circle,
and one can usually count among ones
friends few who keep it constantly
on hand, and do not scruple to use It
in order to subdue high spirits. cob
tented minds, and lofty aspirations;
like the cold compress, it is q sure
means of reducing the temperature and
bringing the fever of high emprise
down to tho normal pulse of common
place repose. However medicinal this
treatment may prove, we all like to
swallow our bitters voluntarily and
not have them thrust upon us like
greatness; and to whatever school Of
medicine we may belong, we place lit<,
tie confidence in the saving grace OF
the wet blanket for our own personal
disorders. however we may insist on
its efficacy with regard to others
Horper's Bazar. 4,
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24
HER TROPHIES.

While waiting for the tardy maid
glanced around the room;
Ny eye from floor to ceiling strayed
Ger walls with Indian red o'erlaid
In dim and most artistic gloom.
F.om antlered head q necklace swung
OF old Venetian shells;
The mantel lambrequin was hung
With many german favor, wrung
From other and less lucky bellies.
Against an antique brazen shield
A target caught my eye
A trophy won on hard-fought field;
And rumor says she well can WELD
Yon ribbon racket hung on high.
And so in bright confusion thrown
Her prizes lie about.
Among them one-and one alone;
Her pLotograph-I'd like to own;
Iwonder II she'd find me out.
But bark! hear the sound of feet;
Adown the stale they run:
rise the dainty form to greet
My heart falls down before my sweet
Another trophy she has won!
-Harper'e Baza.,
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24

low has murdered himself and bolted
with the swagp When I found that
boot thought how it was, and this set
tied it." said the detective, pulling the
sheets Of blotting paper out Of his,
pocket and holding them to the inspect
or. There. all over them, were the
words Colez, Garcia & Co.. in neat,
clerk-like hand, with that peculiar
flourish at the end which those who
had dealings with that eminent house
knew so well. THAT letter to the vii
lage bank is forgery; It's not the
first time he has served Colez, Garcia
4 Co. this trick. He was in their
American house five years; came to
them with a forged character, robbed
them to the tune of e22, 900 and bolted.
He's been smuggling and thieving all
over the world since then. But I
must be of. I wouldn't miss him 70,
anything"
The detective was right The vii
lage bank found, to it's astonishment,
that Colez, Garcia & Co. repudiated
the letter which purported to bear their
signature. It was forgery. Some
days later the captain was arrested
just as he was in the act of booking
his passage for New York. Subsequent.
~ he was tried in the village court in
Oposura, and, under the name of Rod.
riquez, was sentenced to penal servi.
tude for the term of his natural life.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24

a new volume just issued is entitled
"ihe Anatomy of Money" We trust
an entire chapter is devoted to thu
vocal organs to show how and whv Il
Y that money talks and what Il savs-
HsslGdelphia Press. Z
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24

Two colored citizens of Coahoma
county, Mississippi. swapped wives
one day, recently, articles of agree
ment being drawn up to clinch the bar
gain.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-24

the detective, choosing the clearest
footprint he could find in the soft mud,
and pulling the boot out of his pocket.
..His name is Rodriguez. you say.
What is he captain OFF"
'.Nothing that know Of, but they
do say that he has been captain in
the China trade"
''What sort of a man is hep''
..Tall, spare-built, about 10, gray
hair, and no whiskers."
'.Deep cut over the right eyebrow"
added the detective quietly, as he
stopped and fitted the boot which he
had taken from the captains room
into the impression in the mud.
eyes" said the inspector, puzzled at
the detectives knowledge.
"He never went by that name here,
did hep" asked the detective, handing
the boot to the inspector, on the lining
of which was written "a. Perez
s.Never."
He was getting more and more puz.
zled.
..Perez, alias Cova, alias Delgardo,
and now alias Rodriguez; I've wanted
him these three years. said the de-
tective. cheerfully. 1--WE got him
now"
..Yes." said the inspector, grimly,
"he's safe enough over there"
And he jerked his thumb toward the
river.
..Bless you," said the detective, ..he's
nearer America by this time. He'll
| die in his boots 0r with the roma around
his neck yet. Don't you see the fell
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1887 of the sterling Mcdi
cal Annual, known as Hostetters Almanac
is now ready, and may be obtained free Of
cost, of druggists and general country
dealsr in all parts of the United States
Mexico, and indeed in every civilized por'
ton of the Western Hemisphere. This AL
manac has been issued regularly at the
commencement of every year for over one
fifth If a century. 1t combines, with the
soundest practical advice for the preservh-
ton and restoration Of health, large
amount of interesting and amuseing lighl
reading, and The calendar, astronomer
calculations, chronological items, Sc, are
prepared with great care, and will be found
entirely accurate. The ISSUE of Hvstet-
ter's Almanac for 1887 will probably be
the largest edition of " medical work ever
published in any country, The proprietors.
Messrs Hostelter & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa or
receipt of two cent stamp, will forward
copy by mail to any person who cannot
procure one in his neighborhocd.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
A dispatch from Richmond, Va, Jan

A dispatch from Richmond, Va, Jan.
=, says Attention of the legal authori-
fies OF the commonwealth has just been
directed to q singular state of affairs.
During the last three years of the war,
when communication with Northern
manufacturing contres was cut off, the
supply OF ink in the South gave out, and
it was manufactured in a hurry, and, of
course, not according to the most APPROX
ed methods. The County Court records
were kept in this ink, and now invest,
CATION OF the courthouse books in which
deeds and such things are recorded
reveals the fact that many OF these are SC
indistinct as to be barely deciphcrab'e
From this cause, unless steps are prompt.
ly taken, it is feared that serious compli.
cations may arise.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

The Atlanta Constitution tells the
following story Of Bill Arp: Years ago
certain judge was candidate to'
governor, and in making public speech,
remarked: Gentlemen, the Office of gov
ernor has been pursuing me for years.
Instantly William was on his feet asking
to be allowed ~ question. The Judge
declined to be interrupted. All right
said William with shrug, IF you won't
answer a question for one, these tolks
amt going to vote for you, that's certain.
Well 90 on then. and ask your question.
replied the Judge snappishly. William
arose. you say he observed, that The
office of governor has been pursuing yol
for yearsY 'Ycs. SIR We'll, sir, sale
Arp solemnly, all that I've got to say Il
that you are gaining on it.'"-Ex'
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

A special from Harrisburg, Pa, of the
10th inst, says: Della Corbett, Ella
Kountzman and Jennie Gray, all under
twenty years of age, are in Jail at Lewis
ton, charged with numbering John Ack-
ley, coal miner, while out riding with
him on Christmas day. The charge is
that while Ackley was helplessly drunk
from the effects OF liquor, which he had
carried along in the sleigh, the girls i'll
ficted certain horrible injuries upon him
and threw him out OF the vehicle. He
died next day. The details became
known through Della Corbett boasting
Of the affair to some of her friends.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
ROnews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched f"l
by the residents of the town II am "a
wears old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
wears; could noe dress myself without
help. Now l am free from pain and
soreness, andam able to do all nv own
housework. l owe my thanks to Elec-
trio Bitters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely all dis
ease and pain"
Trp bottle, only SOC. at Branum q
Goodwin's Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

A Meridian, Miss, specia! OF Jan. s,
has the following: "The business of the
Meridian postoffice for the year ending
June 80, 1886, amounted to $l0,692. This
|gives the town the free delivery service,
land shows an increase of l24 per cent
lover the business of the fiscal year pre-
vious. The money order business for
the year amounted to 100000, an in
crease of 35 per cent. The increase in
business at Jackson and Natchez was 4
and per cent respectively. Natchez
falls below the required $4,000 Vicks-
burg business shows decline OF per
cent for the year ending ]'''c. 81, 1886.
The business of the Meridian postoffice
shows an increase of 10 per cent, COM
pared with the same time the year pre-
vious.
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Cure For Piles

Piles are frequently proceeded by
sense of weight in the back, loins am
lower part of the abdomen. causing the pa
tient to suppose he has some affection o
the kidneys or neighboring organs. A
times, symptoms of indigestion are presen
as fatulcpcy, uneaseness of the stomach
etc. A n sis,ure, like perspiration, pro
ducing q very disagreeable itching, aftel
getting warm, is very common attend
ant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Pile'
yield at once to the application of Dr.
Bosanko'r pile remedy, which acts direct
y upon the parts affected, absorbing thu
rumors, allayins the intense itching, and
,tfccting n permanent cure. Price, 81
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko Medi'
;lpe Co. piqua, Ohio. Sold by lldghes y
Name. Feb6 Sc, "
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

Sam Randall, the great protection
Democrat, with Republican proclivitles,
is trying to reduce the revenues of the
government by aboishing the tax on
tobacco and all liquors manufactured
from fruits. He is also in favor of keep
ing up the price of all actual necessities.
We certainly do not approve of any such
policy, Ieither do we sec wherein it is
Democratic.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

A New York blood by the name OF
Van Brunt, nephew OF Justice of the
Supreme Court of that state, who is
champion O.. an athletic club, bad set-to
with Maurice Barryman, the actor, one
day last week, with bare knuckles. Van
Brunt and one eye were knocked out in
three rounds. while Barryman was
unhurt.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
a Reliable Article.

For enterprise, push. and a desire to
rel such goods AS will give the trade salts
frctiop, Hughes 4 Nance the Druggists
cad all competition. They pell Dr.. Boz
sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, because
it is the best Medicine on the market, for
Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary Con-
sumption. Price so cents and Sl00 per
pottlc. Samples free. feb I'm,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
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FOR SALE.

A new I. F. Singer SEWING MACHINE,
latest improved, with oscilating bobbinl,
automatic threader, with only one hole
to put thread through. Easy, light run
Ming and noseless. Guaranteed for five
years Sew anything from tissue paper
toa cigar box. Part cash and rest on
monthly payments. Apply at SENTINEL
office.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

Itch, Mango and Scratches of every
kind cured in thirty minutes by Wool-
ford SAM Dry Lotion. Use no other.
Th. never tails, S'l,! by Hughes 4
Ma ce, Druggists, Grenada, Miss.
Feb25.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

Senator Jones, OF Detroit, who draws
his pay as U. s. Senator from Florida
continues to make his residence and q
monumental idiot Of himself in Detroit,
and all because Of womon. He certainly
has bad case.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the Post Office at Grenada,
Miss, Saturday, January l, 1887:
BIackston, Tom Murdock, Cornclia
Caskey, Sampson Neal Bette
Estes, Glenn Pennington, Jack
Harrison, Henry Perkins, Jennie
Hoddy. Auther Rrounds Lee
johnson, Berry Thompson, Elizibeth
Johnson, Il. II. Thompson, ldhier
Moss, John White, Ella
Parties calling for above letters will
please sly advertised.
Il. N. HALL, P. M.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

L4idy, the Memphis halter, is known
all over the South as the most fashion.
able as well as the best expert man In
the business south Of the Obi" river.
The popular house of l. Vile Il Co., are
his exclusive agents here.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

The President Of France is paid a sa|a-
ry OF $240, 1000 year, besides about $25,
600 yearly for incidentals. The President
OF the United States gets $4,000 and an
unlimited amount Of cussing from impa-
tient Democrats, because he won't "turn
the rascals out"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indl
ges.ion Constipation Dizziness Loss o.
Appetite, Yellow Skin ? Shiloh's Vitalif
ger is positive cure. For Sale byHughs 4
Nance.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

A youth, aged II, and miss, aged l6,
ran away from their parents in Clark
county, Miss, Christmas day and were
married.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-15

- National Cotton Planters Asso-
lion, Of which Mr., F. G. M0rehsad OF
c,ote is President, offers long list
bremiums for the year 1887, among
n are the following:
no greatest yield of lint cotton from
ocre s-Voo
~ rreatest yield of shelied corn from
tne slsA' ..... .............. ........... 5000
,bo greatest yield of threshed oats from
VIZ ...................... 5000
,he greatest yield of threshed wheat
~ ,ne acre ..........................u. $1,000
,ho Greatest yield of threshed rye from
no acre s-,VOo
tho greatest yield of threshed barley
lam Que acre. s-'oo
tho greatest yield of threshed cow peas
nm one acre. looo
tbe greatest yield of sorghum from one
y ny ......... 1000
.,ho greatest Weld of hay from one acre,
each of the following grasses, viz:
lmothy, German millet, red clover. Fer-
nuda grass, orchard grass, herd grass, lu-
ome Alfalfa. Lespdiza, Japan clover
.an;,nm on each, ......................... $500
,tbe largest and best yield from one acre
feach of the following crops: Sweet pota-
oes. Irish potatoes. turnips, rutahagas,
-nremiums on each ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1000
4 the best bale of short staple cotton,
Feghing not less than 450 pounds.,"....... 5000
second best bale Of short staple cotton,
reirhing not less than $50 pounds-......... $500
i best bale of long staple other than Sea
island weighing not less than $50 pounds. 5000
N second best long staple other than Sea
'1sland weighing not less than 450pounds.-- $500
We wonder if we have any farmers in
|renada county who will enter the list
br any of the above prizes. They certain
are worth trying for, and even should
he trial not win the prize, there will be
obodv hurt and no harm done. We
now that we have the soil and the
Innate, and we see no earthly reason
Thy Grenada county should not bear of
10 or more of the premiums. Just
ink of It! Fivs thousand dollars for one
lie of cotton. Why at the present price
|cotton, say forty dollars per bale, it
ould take one hundred and fifty bales
bring S., 900, 1t makes no difference
,out the area of land on which it is
ised, one acre or ten. We trust that
me of our farmers, either white or
lored, will at least make an effort TO
There "Ely" for this Jackpot.
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Fresh vegetables such as turnips, cab
bage, irish potatoes at Mrs. ID. j. Loew-
enstein's.
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$1,000 90 REWARD,


w. Dement,, on December 81, 1856. about
7p. 1n, on the streets of Grenada, Miss
DESCRIPTION:
Gardner is about % years old; feet s inches
high; weighs about 14O or $50 pounds, blue
eyes, tolerablylfair complexion, dark auburn
hair and moustache-w which he kept black
(he cut off his moustache next morning, Dec
2s), nose little prominent and sharp end
wears no. 7shoe. black felt hat, usually pulled
over his eyes, usually carries his hands in hi,
pants pockets, u little stoop.shouldered, t0nd
of fast women and gamblers, presents rathtf
good appearance Had on when e.caped, no.
pegged boot, single sole. His father and
family live at Atlanta, Calhoun Co., MISS,
where he was raised. He has an uncle living
in Florida, also has relatives in Marshall 20.
Miss, has been to Arkansas and indian
Nation, wnere he got into some trouble. lie
has clerked at West Point, Miss.
Shot Dement, with 4l-caibre, Colts pearl
handle pistol. A reward of $1,000 OO is offered
for his delivery here. Money good at any
time. CITIZENS of Grenada 20.
Grenada, MISS, January s, 1887.
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nan can live at home, and make more money at
VIII work for us. than at anything else In this
| llI world. Capital not needed you are started
aSU FREE. Both sexes all ages. Any one can do
the work. Large earnings sure from first
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and fnd Ont II you are yon will do st once.
Ii, HALLETT d Co.,, Portland, Maine. declS
New Barley Lentils, Swiss Cheese just
received at Loewensteins.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-01
rtnguitude ut Marienbad.

II the visitor be DESTROYS of seeing the
very latest women produced by the con.
tinent, let him run across the Bohemian
frontier 10 Marienbad, and when the
band plays he will see them rolling. lite
rally rolling, along the paths in the forest
to the orchestra, in all degrees of obesity,
past the widest imagination to picture.
Marienbad has the crt dit of reducing fat.
l sat at table d'hote one day there, wedged
in among fat women, ahd saw and heard
them eau Then / ceased to wonder that
they were fat, and my opinion Of the
Mariosb had waters TO reduce such vigor-
u and omnivorous eaters into moderate
proportions rose to a high pitch.
This is what the fat lady opposite me
ate: Soup, boiled beef, veal outlets, roast
pork, raw herring and onions, baked veal,
then ordered ''gefullte taube," stuffed
dove, and when she had eaten that was a
gefullte taube herself. -Cornhill Maya
zine.